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Lakeside Girls Academy

North Wales, PA · Montgomery County
111 Chestnut Lane, North Wales, PA 19454
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Quick Facts

Capacity
23 children
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 654-9207
111 Chestnut Lane
North Wales, PA 19454
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00261397
License Issued
Oct 3, 2026
Active Through
Oct 3, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 17

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About the Provider

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Lakeside School accepts regular and special education students in grades 6-12 who need a small, structured and nurturing therapeutic environment where academic success is a priority. Student eligibility criteria include a willingness and ability to commit to following the structure of the program, basic skill levels above third grade and no need of physical intervention on a regular basis to maintain the safety of self and others.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:45 AM - 3:45 PM
  • Tuesday7:45 AM - 3:45 PM
  • Wednesday7:45 AM - 3:45 PM
  • Thursday7:45 AM - 3:45 PM
  • Friday7:45 AM - 3:45 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-06-16 Change in Location Capacity Change in Location Capacity Compliant - Finalized
2025-09-03 Renewal 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)

Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal on 9/3/25, it was observed that the records of child #1 did not contain an updated health assessment. Document presented dated 2/13/2025.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Health assessment with immunizations were submitted.
2025-09-03 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/3/25, it was observed that there was no document to verify that an emergency drill was conducted at least annually.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider has completed an emergency drill and submitted documentation
2024-10-03 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)

Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: Continued non-compliance was observed on 10/3/24 in that the records of child #1 did not include an updated health assessment. Document dated 11/8/2023.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider called and emailed the parents to inform that an updated physical was needed every 6 months
2024-09-04 Renewal 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1)

Description: Amount of fee

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/4/24, it was observed that the records of child #2 and child #3 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider sat with parent to redo the agreement
2024-09-04 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/4/24, it was observed that the records of child #1 and child #3 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider sat with family and collected the correct information with the addresses of whom the child can be released. Child #3 is no longer in attendance.
2024-09-04 Renewal 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)

Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/4/24, it was observed that the records of child #1 did not include an updated health assessment. Document dated 11/8/2023.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents will be contacted to inform them that an updated physical is needed from child's well check.
2024-09-04 Renewal 3270.21/3270.31(f)(10) - General Health and Safety/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21/3270.31(f)(10)

Description: General Health and Safety/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/4/24, it was observed that staff person #1 was working alone with children. The records of staff person #1 did not include acceptable Pediatric First Aid & CPR training.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
On 9/5/24 Pediatric 1st Aid& CPR was scheduled, and staff attended the training on 9/19/24.
2023-09-05 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/5/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #3 did not include verification of childcare experience, and training prior to service at the facility. The records of staff person #2 did not include acceptable verification of education is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational entity.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #3 was told by their boss to give two written references explaining their amount of time in childcare. Staff person #2 did not have proof of any educational background in their file or two references and will now be considered a paid volunteer until I receive her transcripts and will not be alone with children.
2023-09-05 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/5/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 did not include two written, nonfamily references.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #2 had only one nonfamily references in their files. Staff person #2 had given their other nonfamily references to their boss on September 19th.
2023-09-05 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/5/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #1, staff person #2, and staff person #3 did not include training regarding the emergency plan.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I plan to correct my non-compliance by getting the signed form from the instructor on September 19, 2023.
2023-09-05 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/5/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #3 did not include 12 clock hours of child care training.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #3 a new employee and will complete their 12 hours of childcare training during their in-service day.
2023-09-05 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/5/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #3 did not include training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #3 is enrolled in a CPR class for September 20th at 6:00pm.
2023-09-05 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/5/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #4 did not include a copy of requests for the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) clearance as required by the CPSL.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person 4-- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #4 boss will schedule them an appointment for the weekend to get their fingerprints done.
2022-08-09 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2021-12-20 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized

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